Ukraine strips Iranian ambassador of title amid provision of drones to Russia

11:27 AM

US intelligence sharing pause affects Russian aerial strikes warnings, NYT reports.

A senior Ukrainian official told the NYT that the pause in intelligence sharing would make it more difficult for the Ukrainian forces to hit Russian targets. However, Kyiv had access to other satellite imagery, they added.

11:03 AM

Russia formally appoints new ambassador to US.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on March 6 appointing Alexander Darchiev as Russia's new ambassador to Washington.

10:43 AM

France providing intelligence to Ukraine, minister assures after US freeze.

"We have intelligence resources that we are providing to the Ukrainians," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on air on France Inter.

10:21 AM

Russian attacks against Ukraine kill at least 8, injure 39 over past day.

Ukrainian forces downed 68 out of the 112 drones, including Shahed-type attack drones, as well as two ballistic missiles of either the Iskander-M or the North Korean KN-23 model launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

11:43 PM  (Updated:  March 6, 2025 9:44 am)

Russian missile attack on hotel in Kryvyi Rih kills 4, injures 30, including child.

Fourteen of the injured victims are in serious condition, Governor Serhii Lysak said the morning after the attack.

9:36 AM

Lithuania exits Convention on Cluster Munitions.

The Lithuanian parliament voted to exit the treaty last July, leading to Vilnius submitting documents for withdrawal in the autumn of that year. The six-month deadline for leaving the convention expired on March 6.

9:23 AM

Rubio labels Russia's all-out war against Ukraine 'proxy war' between Washington, Moscow.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks echo Kremlin narratives. Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin falsely claimed the West is fighting Russia "with the hands of Ukrainians."

8:43 AM

Trump's team leads private talks with Zelensky's political rivals, Politico reports.

Trump's allies reportedly held talks with Yuliia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister and head of the opposition Batkivshchyna (Fatherland) party, and high-ranking members of the European Solidarity party of ex-President Petro Poroshenko.

8:07 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 881,800 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

8:06 AM

Polish official warns of international crisis if US cuts Ukraine from Starlink.

"I cannot imagine a situation in which a business relation between Poland and a U.S. company would be suddenly interrupted," Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said.

6:54 AM

Canada ready to join Ukraine peacekeeping mission with US backing, defense minister says.

"We've strongly indicated we're willing to be a part of that, but I still believe it is going to require security guarantees from the United States," Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said on March 5.

5:10 AM

EU prepares for new wave of Ukrainian refugees amid Trump uncertainty, Politico reports.

EU officials are discussing a unified response in the event of another large influx of refugees from Ukraine amid U.S. policy shifts.

4:51 AM

'Stop being Putin's ho' — US congresswoman lambasts Trump speech.

Trump "is out here really doing the bidding of Russia in a way we've never seen an American president do," U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett said in response to Trump's congressional address.

2:00 AM

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with $3.8 billion in support in 2026.

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 3.5 billion euros ($3.8 billion) in combined government support in 2026, Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on March 5.

12:34 AM

US Supreme Court rules judge can force Trump administration to un-freeze remaining foreign aid funding.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 5 the Trump administration must adhere to a lower court ruling that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) restart payments worth nearly $2 billion for the remaining USAID projects.

11:06 PM

Macron open to extending France's nuclear protection to European allies amid threat from Russia.

"I have decided to start strategic discussions on the defense of the entire continent with our nuclear weapons. The decision will depend on the heads and commanders-in-chief of European countries," French President Emmanuel Macron said on March 5.

11:00 PM

Media

How US right-wing podcasters shape pro-Russia, anti-Ukraine sentiments in America

3:41 PM  (Updated:  March 5, 2025 10:21 pm)

Trump may resume Ukraine aid after further progress toward peace, White House says.

U.S. President Donald Trump may lift restrictions on military support for Ukraine once peace talks are arranged and further steps toward confidence-building, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said on March 5.

10:01 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: US halts intelligence sharing with Ukraine, CIA director confirms

9:58 PM

France, UK to finalize peace plan with Ukraine 'in days,' set to present to US, Reuters reports.

"We're looking at putting this plan together in days and not weeks," a senior European diplomat told Reuters.

9:40 PM

War analysis

Trump's alignment with Russia derails Europe's push for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine

9:15 PM

Sanctions against Russia

Trump lifting US sanctions on Russia — a ‘huge win’ for Putin, ‘chaos’ for global economy

9:10 PM

Trump & Ukraine

Russia, China 'salivating' as Trump's Ukraine peace plan unfolds, experts say

8:37 PM

Ukraine, US delegations to meet 'soon' for negotiations, Zelensky's top aide says.

Ukrainian and American delegations will meet "soon" for peace talks, President Volodymyr Zelensky's Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak said on March 5, following discussions with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

7:52 PM

Ukraine Reforms Tracker Weekly — Issue 16